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Can France's left alliance hold together?
Can France's left alliance hold together?
World
by  AFP

France's new left-wing alliance robbed President Emmanuel Macron of his majority and is set to become the largest opposition force in parliament, but divisions over key issues may complicate keeping a united front.

Spain's conservatives boosted ahead of 2023 election
Spain's conservatives boosted ahead of 2023 election
World
by  AFP

A resounding win by Spain's conservative Popular Party in a weekend regional election in Andalusia appears to have boosted its chances in national elections next year and weakened Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. The Popular Party (PP) secured 58 seats in Sunday's election in Spain's most populous region -- three more than the 55 needed for an absolute majority.

'No future for us,' say Afghan Sikhs after temple attack
'No future for us,' say Afghan Sikhs after temple attack
World
by  AFP

A dozen Afghan Sikhs gathered Monday in a room behind the charred ruins of their temple in Kabul, hoping to be swiftly evacuated having finally given up on the country of their birth. In March 2020, at least 25 people were killed when gunmen stormed a different temple in Kabul.